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Add 2/98 and 16/18

2/98 + 16/18 is 401/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    16/18 = 16 × 49/18 × 49 = 784/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/882 + 784/882 = 18 + 784/882 = 802/882
  5. 802/882 simplified gives 401/441
  6. So, 2/98 + 16/18 = 401/441

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